Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

MakerSpace presents: Robotics Afterschool Program
2024-11-06 15:30 - 18:00, 2024-11-13 15:30 - 18:00, 2024-11-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-27 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join our Robotics Afterschool Program for students ages 9-11 years old!
If your child is passionate about robots, coding, and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for them to explore the future of STEM!
Down in our MakerSpace, our young innovators will build and program robots, work together as a team, and develop problem-solving skills alongside our robotics expert. Later on, students will have a chance to compete regionally with other young engineers and showcase their coding skills!
Participants must be between 9-11 years old at the time of registration to be eligible for competition.
Starts September 25th.
Every Wednesday, between 3:30-6PM.
Registration for the full Robotics Afterschool Program costs $500 for members and $550 for non-members. Registration is required due to limited spots.
Join the waitlist here, or contact the museum at 509-888-6240 or Info@wvmcc.org.

MakerSpace presents: 3D Printing Class series
2024-11-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Calling all tech enthusiasts, aspiring engineers, and design fans!
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of 3D printing with our introductory class that promises to ignite your creativity.
Down in our Makerspace studio, students can become a 3D printing wizard by learning how to design parts, prepare them for printing, and operate the printer itself. This beginner-friendly class series will be led by a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 40 years of manufacturing experience. Students must be between ages 13-18 for this class series.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
November 7 – December 19
Every Tuesday and Thursday, between 4:30-6:30 PM.
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Registration costs $75 for the entire class series. Registration is required due to limited seats. Please DO NOT register if you will miss more than 2 classes.
This class series is supported through grant funding by Microsoft.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2024-11-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Classes are between November 4-27, Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for October:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15. Register for a drop-in session here.

REGISTER HERE
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. This class series is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Makerspace presents: 3D Printing Class series
2024-11-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Calling all tech enthusiasts, aspiring engineers, and design fans!
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of 3D printing with our introductory class that promises to ignite your creativity.
Down in our Makerspace studio, students can become a 3D printing wizard by learning how to design parts, prepare them for printing, and operate the printer itself. This beginner-friendly class series will be led by a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 40 years of manufacturing experience. Students must be between ages 13-18 for this class series.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
November 7 – December 19
Every Tuesday and Thursday, between 4:30-6:30 PM.
Registration costs $75 for the entire class series. Registration is required.
This class series is supported through grant funding by Microsoft.

The 2024-25 Film and Speaker Series presents: Inhabitants
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The 2024-25 Film and Speaker Series presents: Inhabitants
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is honored to host a screening of the award-winning documentary Inhabitants on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7-9PM.
Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. For millennia Native Americans successfully stewarded and shaped their landscapes, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain traditional land management practices. From deserts, coastlines, forests, mountains, and prairies, Native communities are restoring their ancient relationships with the land.
The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) will be tabling and hosting a discussion following the screening.
Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is recommended and can be found here.
The 2024-25 Film and Speaker Series is sponsored by Gesa Credit Union. Thank you to the IRRF for supporting this event.

Irish Social Dancing at the Museum
2024-11-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance like the Irish? Now is your chance!
Join us for classes every 3rd Tuesday of the month for Irish Social Dancing at the Museum.
The An Daire Academy of Irish Dance is hosting a series of classes geared towards adults, although kids are welcome to join as well. Between 6:30-7:30PM at the Performance Hall, prospective dancers will be tapping to the rhythms of Ireland alongside seasoned dancers. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers/walking shoes.
Classes are $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Registration is recommended and can be found here.

OPENING AT 11 AM - HOLIDAY PARTY
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Museum will have a late start at 11 AM, due to a holiday party.

Trivia Night
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Bring your friends and best your competitors in a game of trivia at the museum!
Teams of up to 6 players will compete for prizes in this evening of challenging trivia. Bring your own snacks and we will have wine or beer for purchase for those 21 years and older.
Admission is $1 per person. Registration prior to the event is recommended.
REGISTER HERE

American Farmer Screening - Tom Mathison: The Growing Season
2024-11-23 11:00 - 23:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us in a documentary screening about the agricultural industry in honor of our featured exhibit American Farmer.
Film description:
“A true rags to riches story, this half-hour documentary follows the life of Tom Mathison from his humble beginnings on the family farm, to the foxholes of World War II, to his missteps and struggles as a small farmer in the 1950s on the way to becoming a major force in the world tree-fruit industry as founder of Stemilt Fruit. A high tolerance for risk, an unparalleled work ethic and an absolute refusal to fail were his hallmarks.”
Admission to each screening will be included with museum admission. Learn more about American Farmer here.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2024-11-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Classes are between November 4-27, Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for November:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15. Register for a drop-in session here.

REGISTER HERE
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. This class series is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

CLOSED - THANKSGIVING
2024-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States

Little Farmers Storytime
2024-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Little farmers are welcome to join us for a free preschool storytime in our Performance Hall, complete with stories, rhymes, and a craft! This storytime will celebrate all things farming as we showcase our newest, temporary exhibit American Farmer.
This program is free and open to the community. Museum admission is required to view the American Farmer exhibit and other museum exhibits.

American Farmer Screening - Gee Whiz: The Apples of Grady Auvil
2024-11-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
On Saturday, join us in a documentary screening about the agricultural industry in honor of our featured exhibit American Farmer.
Film description:
“Guru, saint, sage and occasional pain in the appleseed. The story of a small-town farmer who saw the future in his fruit trees. This half-hour documentary undertakes an intimate exploration into the life and lessons of the late, legendary fruit grower as he took risks and persevered through every doubt to bring the Granny Smith apple, the Rainier cherry and the Fuji apple, among other new varieties, into the American mainstream.”
Admission to each screening will be included with museum admission. Learn more about American Farmer here.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2024-12-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Classes are between December 2-18, Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM.
There will be no yoga classes during Christmas week.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for December:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $65 for members and $80 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15. Register for a drop-in session here.

REGISTER HERE
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. This class series is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

OPENING AT 11 AM - STAFF TRAINING
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
The Museum will have a late start at 11 AM, due to an all-staff meeting.

First Friday at the Museum: Grand Opening of American Farmer
2024-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Celebrate the opening of our newest traveling exhibit, American Farmer!

Every First Friday of the month, the entire Museum will be free and open from 4-8 PM.

Explore this new exhibit with musical accompaniment from the Jazz Jam Quintet. Light refreshments will be provided, with alcoholic beverages for sale for those 21+.

About American Farmer

American Farmer celebrates the living spirit of our heartland through the faces and voices of the people who keep it alive.

Featuring over 30 full-color and black-and-white portraits and interviews with farmers across the United States—from cattle ranchers to strawberry growers—American Farmer tells the honest and inspiring stories of the true stewards of our land.

This exhibition was curated and organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance. Supported by the City of Wenatchee and the City of East Wenatchee.

American Farmer Screening - LOOK & SEE: A Portrait of Wendell Berry
2024-12-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
On Saturday, join us in a documentary screening about the agricultural industry in honor of our featured exhibit, American Farmer.
Admission to each screening will be included with museum admission. Learn more about American Farmer here.
Film description:
“LOOK & SEE revolves around the divergent stories of several residents of Henry County, Kentucky who each face difficult choices that will dramatically reshape their relationship with the land and their community.
In 1965, Wendell Berry returned home to Henry County, where he bought a small farmhouse and began a life of farming, writing and teaching. This lifelong relationship with the land and community would come to form the core of his prolific writings. A half century later Henry County, like many rural communities across America, has become a place of quiet ideological struggle. In the span of a generation, the agrarian virtues of simplicity, land stewardship, sustainable farming, local economies and rootedness to place have been replaced by a capital-intensive model of industrial agriculture characterized by machine labor, chemical fertilizers, soil erosion and debt – all of which have frayed the fabric of rural communities. Writing from a long wooden desk beneath a forty-paned window, Berry has watched this struggle unfold, becoming one of its most passionate and eloquent voices in defense of agrarian life.
Filmed across four seasons in the farming cycle, LOOK & SEE blends observational scenes of farming life, interviews with farmers and community members with evocative, carefully framed shots of the surrounding landscape. Thus, in the spirit of Berry’s agrarian philosophy, Henry County itself will emerge as a character in the film – a place and a landscape that is deeply interdependent with the people that inhabit it.”

Holiday Tea at the Wells House
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
You are cordially invited to the 9th annual Holiday Tea at the historic Wells House
Enjoy this traditional English-style tea party while supporting the ongoing restoration of this extraordinary historic home!
Guests will enjoy aromatic teas from local tea shop, Inner Grove Tea Company, taste sweet and savory bites from Cafe Columbia, and listen to live musical performances by Wenatchee High School vocal quartets the Hytones and FourTune Hunters.
Tickets are $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Registration is required due to limited seating.
RSVP HERE
The Wells House is located at 625 Nelson Avenue, off of 9th street at the end of Nelson on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
